Innocent
Created by Chris Lang, Matthew Arlidge
On ITV1
A tense, introspective drama about wrongful conviction and its aftermath, balancing the procedural hunt for truth with the psychological devastation of lost years.
After seven years in prison, David Collins is acquitted of the murder of his wife. Now, he must fight to rebuild his shattered life while police search for the real murderer.
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Questions people ask
Is Innocent sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Innocent easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Innocent scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Innocent leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Innocent violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Like Innocent
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Innocent
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Innocent, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Innocent, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Innocent, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
